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Paul Bahn

Archaeology: A Very Short Introduction reflects on the enduring popularity of archaeology — a subject which encompasses the whole globe, and surveys 2.5 million years. ...
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Archaeology: A Very Short Introduction reflects on the enduring popularity of archaeology — a subject which encompasses the whole globe, and surveys 2.5 million years. Archaeology interacts with nearly every other discipline in its attempts to reconstruct the past. Archaeologists work in a wide range of environments including deserts, jungles, deep caves, and mountain tops. They use a variety of tools such as satellite photographs and as pebble tools, and a broad range of methods from excavation to abstract theory. What recent new discoveries and interpretations have we seen in the field of archeology? What has been impact of developments such as the use of DNA and stable isotopes in teeth? How important are developments in technology and science for archaeological exploration?Less

Eric H Cline

Biblical Archaeology: A Very Short Introduction examines the origins of biblical archaeology as a discipline and the major controversies that first prompted explorers to go in ...
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Biblical Archaeology: A Very Short Introduction examines the origins of biblical archaeology as a discipline and the major controversies that first prompted explorers to go in search of objects and sites that would “prove” the Bible. The most well-known biblical archaeologists are discussed, such as Kathleen Kenyon and Yigael Yadin. The sites that are essential sources of knowledge are described, along with some of the most important discoveries that have been made, such as the Dead Sea Scrolls. Also examined are the archaeological finds that shed further light on the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament, and the issue of potential frauds and forgeries.Less